Job Summary
Job Description
Physician Affiliate Group of New York (PAGNY) is one of the largest multi-disciplinary groups in the country whose main purpose is to nurture and embolden the healthcare providers who take care of the most fragile and vulnerable patients in New York City. PAGNY people do more than diagnose and treat; we uplift the spirits and dignity of patients because we love what we do, and it shows. PAGNY is committed to recruiting and retaining productive and enthusiastic physicians and promotes our health professionals’ wellness.
PAGNY is comprised of over 4,000 physicians and healthcare professionals who provide services to NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H), the largest public health system in the United States. Our practitioners are highly skilled professionals with outstanding credentials who deliver the highest level of quality healthcare to patients throughout New York City.
NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is the largest public hospital in the Bronx (500+ beds) and a Level 1 Trauma Center. NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi is a major academic affiliation and teaching site of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Recognized as the regional hyperbaric center and regional snakebite center for the tri-state area, Jacobi offers state of the art medical care, delivered with compassion, dignity, and respect. From preventive medicine to cutting-edge specialty services, Jacobi provides first class care in a wide range of services and specialties.
Responsibilities:
- Based in the CCU
- Primary Responsibility in the CCU
- Manage STEMI/Acute-Coronary syndrome/other cardiac emergency and post cardiovascular procedure patients in the CCU
- Assist in Management of Post PCI patients downgraded to telemetry
- Manage/Assist Patients on hemodynamic support with IABP, Impella or ECMO
- Respond to all STEMI calls from the ER, Cath Lab, CAC, and on the floors, to evaluate the patients and communicate with the Interventional Cardiologist on
- Participate in the Acute Pulmonary Embolism response team
- Perform consultations or admissions as necessary and oversee those patients
- Perform accurate history and physical examination
- Obtain informed consent for emergent PCI/STEMI/Cardiac Cath cases
- Coordinate and facilitate transfer of patient to the Cardiac Cath Lab from the ED
- Assist in the Cardiac Cath Lab procedures as needed for STEMI or Emergent cases
- The Liaison between the ER, Cath Lab and Interventional Cardiology
- Communicate directly with the ER/Attending/Fellows/RNs etc in regards to STEMI/PCI patients
- Support the Non-STEMI service CCU patients (heart failure, arrhythmia, tamponade, sepsis, respiratory failure, multi-organ failure etc).
- Develop treatment plan and management in conjunction with Cardiologist, Attending Physician in accordance with established protocols to provide optimal patient care and medical management
- Supports the overnight CCU house staff in procedures as needed
- Assists in procedures performed in the Cardiac Cath Lab suite to include Cardiac Catheterization, STEMI, and Endovascular/peripheral procedures.
- Monitors patient during procedure
- Obtains appropriate laboratory and diagnostic testing and follow up as needed
- Assist in immediate post procedural management, including sheath and TR band
- Perform and/or interpret and/or order routine diagnostic studies including routine laboratory tests, common radiological studies and EKG
- Capable of utilizing all computerized EMR systems in the Cath Lab & CCU
- Carry a service phone and back-up pager at all times as a direct link of communication and consultation
- Phone and pager will be kept in the CCU at a designated location
- Other duties assigned as related to the Department of Cardiac Cath & Endovascular Lab
Qualifications:
- Medical Degree from an accredited institution
- Current NYS Medical License
- ACLS/BLS
- Experience in Critical Care, Cardiac Cath Lab Area Preferred
- Proof of Covid-19 vaccination needed prior to hire
Benefits include:
- Competitive compensation package
- Choice of a three-tiered nearly FREE medical plan
- Excellent dental insurance including orthodontics coverage
- Generous paid time off program
- CME days and dollars
- Eligibility for loan forgiveness through the National Student Debt Forgiveness Center
EOE M/F/D/V